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Youl Family History

Youl Surname Meaning

see Youle. see Yeowell a variant of Ewell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Youl family from?

You can see how Youl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youl families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Youl families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Youl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Youl families in 1891.
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What did your Youl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Youl. 72% of Youl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Youl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 424 immigration records available for the last name Youl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Youl. For the veterans among your Youl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youl lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Youl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Youl in 1985 was 69, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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